Marcus Webb 
The idea that the center rear seat is the safest place in a five-passenger car or SUV has deep roots, rooted in mid-20th-century crash data. A 1960s–70s NHTSA study found the middle rear seat 37% safer than the front and…
Genesis’s first SUV, the 2021 GV80, has defied typical depreciation forecasts after five years on the used market. Industry tools like iSeeCars and CarEdge had projected the GV80 would lose roughly 48.5% to 49.8% of its original sticker price by…
Koenigsegg and Lego have shattered the Lego-vehicle speed record at Goodwood by running a full-scale, hand-built Sadair’s Spear made entirely of Lego bricks up the hill—backwards. Driver Markus Lundh, who set the production-car record in an actual Sadair’s Spear last…
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released a new crash test video pitting a 1996 Chevrolet Blazer SUV against the upcoming 2026 Chevrolet Blazer crossover to highlight the vast safety gap between modern and 1990s vehicles. The test,…
George Russell’s victory at the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday may look like a return to form after Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s triumph in Barcelona, but the margin between the top three finishers was razor-thin—just two seconds at the Red…
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has proposed a rule that would remove the brake pedal and emergency brake lever from vehicles designed exclusively for automated driving systems (ADS). The move is part of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s…
Minivans have never been poster children for speed, but today’s crop of family haulers is packing serious muscle. Back in 1984, the original Plymouth Voyager’s top engine option produced just 104 horsepower and hit 94 mph with a 0–60 mph…
Hood ornaments, once a symbol of luxury and prestige, have largely disappeared from modern cars. They originated as decorative radiator caps in older vehicles, with early examples featuring animals, airplanes, and even famous figures like Mickey Mouse and Charlie Chaplin.…
Mazda has been compelled to make the 2027 Mazda MX-5 Roadster in Japan noticeably quieter to meet stricter noise regulations that take effect on July 1. The changes include a larger muffler, new resonators and ribs in the intake and…
Modifying a Toyota Tacoma isn’t just about chasing SEMA-level bling. For most owners, it’s about practical upgrades that boost capability, comfort, and style without breaking the bank. After scouring TacomaWorld, Reddit, and other enthusiast forums, we’ve narrowed down the mods…